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Curtin Malaysia and CPA Australia ink educational partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 22 August 2023 – Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and CPA Australia have joined forces to develop educational programs for prospective accounting professionals and strengthen the future of the Malaysian accounting profession.

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Professor Simon Leunig and Rowena Buddee exchange copies of the MoU as Professor Pauline Ho and Priya Terumalay look on.

The parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of creating a curriculum that meets the evolving needs of the accounting industry. This collaboration will ensure students are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers.

Signing the MOU on behalf of Curtin Malaysia was Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive, Professor Simon Leunig, who said: “The signing of this MOU is a testament to Curtin Malaysia’s dedication to academic excellence and continuous improvement. We are honoured to partner with CPA Australia and are confident that this collaboration will serve as a catalyst for meaningful change in the field of accountancy.”

The MOU was co-signed on behalf of CPA Australia by Chief Member Experience Officer, Rowena Buddee, who said: “We truly believe this partnership will benefit both institutions in advancing the education and training of future accountants. By joining forces with Curtin Malaysia, we aim to enhance the quality of accounting education in the region and contribute to the strength of a highly skilled, local professional accounting workforce.”

Another key aspect of the agreement is the promotion of institutional opportunities to enhance teaching methodologies and to broaden perspectives. The two parties will be jointly organising symposia, conferences, and short courses on accountancy.

These events will enable professionals, academics, and students to come together, exchange ideas, and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field. By fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment, both organisations can contribute to advancements in teaching, training, and student development.

Curtin Malaysia and CPA Australia are confident the collaboration will serve as a catalyst for change, fostering innovation and excellence in accountancy education. Both institutions look forward to a fruitful partnership that will benefit students, academics, professionals, and the broader community.

Also present at the MOU signing ceremony were Deputy President of the CPA Australia Divisional Council Malaysia, Yip Kit Weng; CPA Australia’s Regional Head of Singapore, Malaysia, UK and UAE, Priya Terumalay; and Business Development Manager, Global Member Experience, Serena Wu.

Other representatives of Curtin Malaysia in attendance were the Dean of Faculty of Business, Professor Pauline Ho; Associate Dean of External Engagement, Yip Ka Yii; Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, Dr. Fayrene Chieng; Head of Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Dr. Dhanuskodi Rengasamy; Head of Department of Management, Marketing and Digital Business, Dr. Samuel Folorunso Adeyinka-Ojo; and Advisor to the CPA Student Charter of Curtin Malaysia, Dr. Lynn Ling, along with a number of the Student Charter’s members.

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About Curtin Malaysia

Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is Curtin University’s earliest and largest global campus and hub in ASEAN, established as the first foreign branch campus in East Malaysia in 1999. It is majority-owned by the Sarawak Government and managed and operated in partnership with Curtin University by a locally-incorporated company, Curtin (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Curtin Malaysia offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses identical to those offered at its parent campus in Perth. It also offers courses at pre-university level that feed directly into its undergraduate programs, as well as professional training and short courses. It currently has about 3,000 students from over 50 countries, and teaching staff from 15 countries further strengthen its international outlook. For more information, visit curtin.edu.my

About CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with more than 172,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 10,500 members in Malaysia. CPA Australia has been operating in Malaysia since 1956 and opened our Malaysian office in 1994. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. Find out more at

Last moment before Japan’s Nuclear Wastewater Discharge, Children from Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan Conduct Beach Cleaning in Okinawa

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 August 2023 – With the Japanese government potentially discharging nuclear wastewater, children have taken a special interest in discussing environmental issues in Japan. They have also engaged in beach cleanup activities, seizing the last moments to experience the ocean that has yet to be contaminated by nuclear pollution.

Children from Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan clean the beach in Okinawa together
Children from Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan clean the beach in Okinawa together

The JCI North District specially organized this beach cleanup event from August 10th to 14th, led by the president, Raymond Lai, where children from Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan joined together to clean the Okinawa beach which has not yet been affected by nuclear pollution. After going through two typhoons, the natural beaches of Okinawa were littered with a lot of garbage. The children, learning that the ocean could soon be polluted by nuclear waste, cherished ated to environmental protection, focusing not only on mountain and beach clean-up but also addressing the issue of marine litter and conservation.

Hong Kong has a precious marine environment that is currently plagued by litter. We must take action to protect this marine habitat of extraordinary ecological value.

14 children from three different regions participated in the 'International Children's Cultural Exchange Camp' to learn and exchange culture with each other.
14 children from three different regions participated in the ‘International Children’s Cultural Exchange Camp’ to learn and exchange culture with each other.

On May 28th, we held the “Nature Rangers – Clean Up Fun Dive” event, where we invited the very famous Ghost Net Hunter, Mr. Chan Tin-Ming MH to particithis opportunity to experience the beautiful ocean while they still could. Besides actively cleaning up the beach, the children also visited the DMM Kariyush aquarium to Heighten their understanding of marine ecology and the importance of conservation.

Apart from cleaning the beach, this 5-day, 4-night “International Children’s Cultural Exchange Camp” also provided the children an opportunity to step out of Hong Kong and meet children from different regions, including Japan and Taiwan, China. The itinerary included visits to the Ryukyu Cultural Village and the Ogimi Shiikuwassa Park. The children learned about environmental conservation while experiencing Japanese culture and gaining insights into colonial history.

Raymond Lai, the President of The JCI North District, expressed, “I am concerned about the potential harm that could be caused by the discharge of nuclear wastewater. This could have a far-reaching impact on the marine ecosystem and be even more damaging than marine garbage. We shared our thoughts with our sister organization, the Naha JCI Japan, and hope to encourage the Japanese government to stop the discharge of nuclear wastewater. In addition, we plan to clean the beaches in Okinawa to demonstrate the commitment of the ‘Nature Rangers’ to protecting the environment, regardless of borders.”

Participant Kayton Ng, aged 11, revealed that the International Children Cultural Exchange Camp did not only allow me to understand the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom but also to learn its traditional culture and arts. It helped children to understand the spirit of craftsmanship. He believed the trip would have a strong influence on his growth in the future. Kayton added, “it was the first time I joined cleaning work for a beach in Japan and I firmly believe that environmental protection is not just an individual matter but a global issue. All global villagers share the same responsibilities.”

Participant Tierra Wong said, “This International Children’s Cultural Exchange Camp has allowed me to see the culture of Japan (mainly Okinawa) and met new friends from Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.”

Participant Charmaine Ng said “I want to express my gratitude to our teachers for taking great care of me and making me feel safe throughout this journey. Additionally, I would like to extend my appreciation to the organizers. Without your hard work and dedication, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to embark on such a fun and exciting adventure to Japan. From the depths of my heart, I simply want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU. This journey will always hold a special place in my memory.

This journey was not just a cultural exchange camp but also an opportunity to understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It aimed to enhance the children’s awareness of environmental protection and clean water, and jointly seek solutions to global issues. We hope that the Japanese authorities heed our voice, think about the sustainable development of the planet, and immediately stop discharging nuclear wastewater into the ocean, thereby protecting marine life. This is what responsible humans should do!

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About Nature Rangers

Nature Rangers is dedicpate. We led a group of 40 people to clean up litter from the seabed and nearby beaches, contributing to environmental protection. We collected a total of 100kg of trash from the beach and seabed. The event also collaborated with different groups and corporate volunteer teams, with over 80 participants cleaning up litter at various beaches in Hong Kong, collectively cleaning up over 200kg of litter.

About Junior Chamber International North District

Junior Chamber International North District was established in 1985. It is one of the 21 chapters under the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong. Young people participate in work projects to serve society, train, and improve themselves, and create positive changes. When the association was founded, it was based in the North District. With the association’s development, members are now from all districts in Hong Kong.

Divisive Thai Ex-prime Minister Thaksin Returns From Exile as Party Seeks to Form New Government

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra greets his supporters after landing at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport on 22 August 2023. (Photo: The Sun Daily)

BANGKOK (AP) — Divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Tuesday after years of self-imposed exile to face possible criminal penalties on the same day that a party affiliated with him plans to start forming a new government.

Cambodian Parliament Approves Longtime Leader’s Son as Prime Minister as Part of Generational Change

Hun Manet, center, army chief, designate prime minister and son of Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen, attends an assembly session in the National Assembly's hall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, 22 August, 2023. (Photo: AP)

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The son of longtime autocratic Cambodian leader Hun Sen was approved by Parliament on Tuesday as the country’s new prime minister, part of a generational change in top positions in the Southeast Asian nation.

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Pro-military Parties in Coalition to Form New Government

Leader of Pheu Thai party Chonlanan Srikaew speaks during a news conference at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, 21 August 2023. The populist Pheu Thai party on Monday announced its plan to form Thailand's next government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party announced Monday that it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

139% Order Growth in Analogue Media Digitisation Drives Capture.HK to New Office Relocation

Office relocation doubles the size of the Capture Experience Center and triples the size of operations to handle an increased volume

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 August 2023 – CaptureTM Hong Kong, a leading service provider of analogue media digitisation, is excited to announce its office relocation aimed at accelerating digitisation efforts since the company launch in September 2022 and meeting the increased customer demand. The move to a new location in “Central” will provide Capture.HK with increased capacity and enhanced customer engagement opportunities.

Experiencing Exponential Growth and Unveiling Hong Kong’s Digital Future
Capture.HK has experienced a remarkable growth trajectory, with hundreds of orders received to date from launch last year. Furthermore, the quarter-on-quarter order growth rate stands at an impressive 139%, reflecting the company’s strong market presence and customer demand. An average order comprising 5 videotapes, 2 photo albums, and 180 photographs with an average order amount of HK$1650. Based on the high demand, Capture projects that the Hong Kong market size is USD$250 million in digitisation services over the next 10 years.

A notable trend observed in the Hong Kong market is the popularity of videotape digitisation services. 60% of orders are received by Capture.HK are for the digitisation of videotapes as the discontinuation of videotape players. Particularly, VHS (Video Home System) and miniDV (Mini Digital Video) tapes have emerged as the most commonly digitised formats among Hong Kong locals. Because these types of videotapes were widely used and popular during the 1980s and 1990s. Videotape digitisation evokes nostalgia and preserves cherished memories for customers.

“Anticipating a rapid growth in awareness, our projection is to grow sales 500% in 2024, including building awareness for new customers, growing the percentage of repeat customers and increasing the number of referrals,” said Michael Chang, the CEO of Capture.HK.

A Commitment to Quality and Convenience
At Capture.HK our customer experience is paramount. The new office in Central has been thoughtfully selected to provide not only convenience but also an environment to have an in-depth consultation with the company’s experts, “Memory Specialists”. The exceptional quality and customer service that the company is dedicated to is clearly evident through its consistently outstanding customer feedback.

The remarkable 160% increase in repeat business at Capture.HK is proof of our service’s high customer satisfaction. One local Hong Konger repeat customer, Eddy Chan stands out with six repeat orders. Eddy, a passionate hobby photographer, has leveraged our services to digitise his entire media collection including videotapes, photo albums, photographs, and digital media.

“The photo image quality of the over 2000 photos I got back is so amazing and remarkable that I have full confidence to let Capture digitise further batches of my photo oldies.” mentioned Eddy. Through digitisation, the faded and yellowed photos have been restored to their original colours, showcasing a stunning transformation. Eddy’s trust in our digitisation expertise reinforces our commitment to providing premium service to all our valued customers.

Safeguard Your Precious Memories with Capture.HK
Act now to preserve your precious analogue media, such as photo albums, photographs, and videotapes, from irreversible deterioration. Capture.HK’s digitisation service is high quality and affordable: each photo costs HKD $2 and each videotape/digital media costs HKD $200. Digitised memories can be viewed and shared online using their preferred output format, either a USB flash drive or Google Photos.

Capture Experience Centre (CEC) Address:
10/F, Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

Learn more about Capture.HK:
Website: https://www.capture.hk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptureLimited
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Capture_HongKong/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9npy9yWNsH9qG-ZcaxfC7A
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CaptureLimited/

Hashtag: #CaptureLimited #Officerelocation #Central



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Capture Limited

Capture.HK is the leading analogue media digitisation service provider in Hong Kong. We digitise analogue media (photo albums, photographs, videotapes, and digital media like Memory Sticks, Compact Flash, DVD, etc), using our proprietary technology. Capture is the only service that saves memories directly to Google Photos. In the USA, we have cooperated with Fujifilm, Google and retail giants like Walmart and Costco, to help more than 12 million families to safeguard their memories.

Lao Film “Dearest Sister” is Now Available to Stream on Netflix

Ana (Vilouna Phetmany) in the film Dearest Sister. (Photo: House Samyan).

The Lao horror film titled “Dearest Sister” or Nong Hak in the Lao language is now available on Netflix, the second movie on the streaming platform by Lao-American director Mattie Do.

SIBUR closes first carbon offset sale

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach – 22 August 2023 – SIBUR has completed its first deal to sell carbon offsets produced as part of a climate project at ZapSibNeftekhim. The deal helped QIWI, a leading provider of new generation payment and financial services, fully offset its 2022 GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2).

The sale and redemption of carbon units was carried out using the Green digital platform based on blockchain technology, which ensures a high level of data transparency, traceability and immutability throughout the climate project life cycle.

ZapSibNeftekhim’s climate project meets ISO 14064-2:2019 as confirmed by Verico SCE, Europe’s leading validation and verification body. The carbon units gained under the project are put on the distributed ledger and made available to buyers worldwide, enabling businesses and individuals to offset their carbon footprint.

Mikhail Karisalov, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of SIBUR: “The first carbon offset deal is a major step for both SIBUR and the market. Having worked our way from the implementation and international certification of our technological climate project to closing a blockchain sale with maximum transparency, we gained invaluable experience and are all set for taking this initiative further.”

Andrey Protopopov, CEO of QIWI: “QIWI is fully aware of the gravity and scale of global climate change, that is why carbon footprint management is among the priorities of its sustainable development strategy 2025. We are pleased to announce that, thanks to cooperation with SIBUR, we have managed to fully offset QIWI’s direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. We believe it is important to support the development of voluntary carbon markets, which play an increasingly important role in the decarbonization of the global economy. QIWI plans to continue working on new environmental initiatives and projects based on breakthrough technologies.

Elizaveta Romanova, CEO of Vechny Gorod: “Our company operates the green digital platform Evercity, which is designed to structure climate projects in line with international standards and to attract carbon finance. The platform’s carbon register, developed on the basis of the Polkadot public blockchain, contains information on climate projects, as well as the issue, transfer and redemption of emission reduction units resulting from them. The use of a public blockchain increases the transparency of, and trust in, project results while also ensuring that the data are immutable and accessible to all stakeholders.”

SIBUR’s climate goals are reflected in its 2025 Sustainable Development Strategy. To achieve them, the Company implements a wide range of decarbonisation measures, which are regularly updated. In 2022, SIBUR reduced specific GHG emissions in Gas Processing and Petrochemicals by 20% and 5% respectively, and increased the share of green energy in its energy mix sixfold vs 2021. We obtained international certification of the climate project at ZapSibNeftekhim confirming the reduction of GHG emissions totalling some 3 million tonnes of CO2 eq. The climate project implemented at SIBUR-Khimprom in Perm is the Company’s first project to be included in the Russian Registry of Carbon Units. Moreover, SIBUR launched the Green Formula – NBS climate initiative in 2022 and has planted over 2 million trees as part of it.

For reference:

SIBUR is the largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia and one of the fastest-growing companies in the global petrochemicals industry. The Company’s unique vertically integrated business model allows it to create highly competitive products consumed in the chemical, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), automotive, construction, energy and other industries worldwide. The key document outlining the focus areas of our ESG agenda is the 2025 Sustainable Development Strategy.

QIWI is a leading provider of cutting-edge payment and financial services. It stands at the forefront of fintech innovations to facilitate and secure the digitalisation of payments. QIWI offers a wide range of products across various categories: QIWI payment and financial services ecosystem for B2B and B2C clients, ROWI digital structured financial products for SME, digital marketing via RealWeb and Flocktory, and several other projects.

Green Digital Platform is a green bond and carbon origination platform designed to enhance the efficiency and transparency of sustainable finance. It provides a unique project management engine that brings key stakeholders together, reducing issuance time and costs by 70%. The automation and integration of global standards make green debt issuance more accessible. The use of blockchain and digital monitoring tools increases data transparency, and raises trust of all involved stakeholders.

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